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Ford Focus ST

Mk3 · 2.0L EcoBoost2013–2018

The torque-steering, recaro-clad people's champion.

17 reviewers · 31 videos · 1 press article

Generations
Mk32013–2018Mk42019–2025
// 00 the verdict

Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on value.

across 17 reviewers

// where reviewers split
Value
16 say · liveable

"these were great values new and they're even better now I can't believe how much thrill and practicality these offer for the price"

Doug DeMuro · ▶ 21:44
1 say · critical

"The gasoline is much cheaper than the diesel."

Autoblog · ▶ 8:46
// the categories
// 01

Performance

4.0/516 of 17 reviewersstrong consensus

250 horsepower and a 6-speed manual transmission... 0-60 was around 6 seconds

positive · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 1:59

With 252 horsepower and 207 foot-pounds of torque I think that is a very adequate amount for this.

positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 7:18

250 horsepower 6.5 seconds from 0 to 100 km or 0 to 60 M hour

positive · Autogefuhl · ▶ 10:16
// 02

Handling

4.5/516 of 17 reviewersconsensus

the handling is great the car stays planted through corners it feels very well poised and very balanced but the steering is the real thing that is surprising

positive · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 18:44

Ford gave this one of the best suspension packages out there. It's compliant. Yet, when you go around a corner, it bites. All four wheels are gripping.

positive · The Fast Lane Car · ▶ 14:05

it doesn't take much other than about 10 seconds behind the wheel of this car to understand how immediate the steering response is uh and how flat the car is

positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 10:14
// 03

Fun to drive

4.5/516 of 17 reviewersstrong consensus

it's really Torquay down low it's really fun to drive around the city

positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 8:11

it's a hoot to drive it's fast it's sharp it's cool to toss it around

positive · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 21:08

I love driving this car around corners. No problems. As long as you remember the general rule of going into a corner slow and coming out fast.

positive · The Fast Lane Car · ▶ 5:39
// 04

Daily drivability

4.0/517 of 17 reviewersstrong consensus

the interior of the Focus ST this really makes you feel like you're getting more than your money's worth

positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 3:36

it's a car that's now easier to get the most from and a machine you can enjoy to the full on your favorite road without afterwards having to pay for it with the kind of over firm ride you simply don't want in everyday traffic.

positive · Car and Driving - Car Reviews · ▶ 0:19

if you're looking for a practical daily driver that's still really fun and all seven boxes this is it

mixed · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 13:38
// 05

Value

4.5/517 of 17 reviewerssplit

these were great values new and they're even better now I can't believe how much thrill and practicality these offer for the price

positive · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 21:44

it's a clear winner in value as well packing all this Major Performance into a very reasonable $24,495 price

positive · MotorWeek · ▶ 4:36

nobody's doing it this well at this price point

positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 20:05

Hear it in the reviewer’s words

Doug DeMuro
Posted Feb 25, 2021Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
Car and Driving - Car Reviews
Posted Sep 14, 2020Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
Carbuyer
Posted Sep 22, 2017Open on YouTube
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